Category: Reviews

Wonderlick Are Leading The Charge With ‘Rhinoceros’ Ahead Of New Album ‘Wonderlick Goes To War’

July 9, 2025

Wonderlick’s new single, ‘Rhinoceros’ is the second single from their upcoming album, ‘Wonderlick Goes To War’. It follows on from ‘Niagara Falls 1969’, which was released in May. ‘Wonderlick Goes To War’ is out on August 1.

W.C. Beck Makes All The Notes Count In Tribute To Jerry Jeff Walker With His Cover Of ‘Every Drop Of Water’

July 9, 2025

W.C. Beck’s cover of Jerry Jeff Walker’s, ‘Every Drop Of Water’ came out of a recording session which saw him laying down tracks for his ‘Facecomber’ album. Now he’s released it as part of a two song EP, ahead of his forthcoming album, ‘A Mostly Quiet Life’, which is set to come out this August.

Marc Delgado Is Caught Up Doing The Same Old Thing Over And Over With ‘Stuck On The Radio’

July 9, 2025

A singer songwriter from Woodstock, New York, Marc Delgado tells the story of getting caught up in a rut where every day seems to be exactly the same as the last.

Qymira Teams Up With UK Dance Legend Eddie Craig For ‘Melodrama (Rainforest Club Edit)’

July 8, 2025

Reintroducing the orchestral-pop allure of ‘Melodrama’, Qymira is set to turn up the heat with an exotic reimagination, ‘Melodrama (RainForest Club Edit)’. Remixed by acclaimed dance producer Eddie Craig, this dramatic new rendition is an enthralling take on the original, breathing a danceable energy into it’s relentless atmosphere.

Great Adamz Celebrates Eight Months Of Chart-Topping Afrobeats Album, ‘Blessed Boy’

July 8, 2025

It’s been eight month since Afrobeats star Great Adamz unveiled his vibrant album, ‘Blessed Boy’, and since racing to the top of the iTunes Nigeria Chart, he’s kickstarted TikTok trends, collaborated with the likes of WYN, garnered millions of streams, and is set to light up festival season. Featuring the uplifting ‘Fantastic’, and rhythmic ‘Funke’, ‘Blessed Boy’ may have been released last year, but this easy-going, colourful release still offers a perfect soundtrack for sun-soaked days and dreamy dance floors.

ViennaCC Speaks To EP About ‘Virtual Love’

July 7, 2025

With his latest single, ‘Virtual Love’ smashing the airwaves right now, we took the opportunity to speak to the artist, ViennaCC about the track and what inspired him to create it.

Radio Dada: Jared Hallock Talks To Us About Embracing ‘My Destiny’, No Matter How Absurd It Might Seem

July 7, 2025

Better known for his music released as Project213, Jared Hallock’s latest venture sees him performing under his own name, with first single, ‘My Destiny’. We had the pleasure to recently speak to Jared.

She Rises To The Challenge: We Speak With Karen Atkins

July 7, 2025

Karen Atkins spoke with Essentially Pop about the inspiration behind her single, ‘She Rises’, as well as her life, musical journey, and what is yet to come.

Music Is More Than A Passion For DaLomonze With New Single, ‘Picture Day’

July 6, 2025

Drawing his inspiration from his rich musical upbringing in Cleveland, DaLomonze captures perfect moments in time with new single, ‘Picture Day’.

Is This The Real Life? ViennaCC Explores Love In The Digital Age With ‘Virtual Love’

July 6, 2025

Heinz Riemer is a prolific musician, composer, and producer, who, as ViennaCC brings an entirely new sonic experience to his listeners, blending the rich musical heritage of his home city, Vienna, with a modern sound all his own. New single, ‘Virtual Love’, sees ViennaCC go fully futuristic, as he tells a story of love in the digital age – with a twist.

‘Turning of the Tide’ Marks A Time Of Philosophical Reflection For Nuke The Soup

July 6, 2025

‘Turning Of The Tide’, the penultimate track on Nuke The Soup’s latest album, ‘Dancing On The Edge’, serves as the embodiment of reflections on life’s cyclical nature.

Jared Hallock Captures His Inner Monologue With ‘My Destiny’

July 6, 2025

Jared Hallock has built a reputation with music that’s pleasantly unusual while remaining charming, releasing under the name of Project213. Now he’s released his new single ‘My Destiny’ in his own name, still maintaining his signature absurdism.